2005 Bentley Arnage vs. 1988 BMW 525
To start off, 2005 Bentley Arnage is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 525 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Arnage (399 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1988 BMW 525. (165 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1010 kg more than 1988 BMW 525. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 596 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 525. (239 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 525. 2005 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1988 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 1988 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Bentley Arnage | 1988 BMW 525 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Arnage | 525 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 399 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 835 Nm | 239 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |